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Applications for Babcock’s 2026 Apprenticeship Programmes are open!

"Whether you’re a school leaver, seeking a career change or ready to take your skills to the next level, Babcock apprenticeships are engineered with your future in mind. Spanning engineering, science, business and project management, each programme is designed to help you develop in-demand skills, gain industry-recognised qualifications and receive the support you need to thrive – during your apprenticeship and beyond.

This is your opportunity to gain a recognised qualification whilst getting paid and contributing to some of the UK’s most critical projects. From design through to decommissioning, your work as an apprentice will see you support products and services that are essential to national security and public infrastructure.

Your future. Engineered with purpose."

Apply now

New College Pontefract - Taster Day.

"As you may already be aware, Year 10 Selby High students have been given the fantastic opportunity to visit New College Pontefract and experience a Taster Day.

The date of the Taster Day is 27/3/2026. A coach will collect pupils from school and return them in time for the end of the school day.

The idea behind the Taster Day is for all students who are considering New College as a post-16 option (or would like to know more about a sixth form college) to be able to experience the College first hand before making their important choices early in Year 11. Students will receive a welcome from one of the senior team and they will then experience four subject sessions, which they will have selected in advance of the day.

Please make sure that your young person has a genuine interest in studying the Level 3 courses that college offers before making the decision to sign up for the day.

To select taster day subjects, visit http://www.ncpontefract.ac.uk/tasterday/

This page will close on Friday 6 March to give college time to put together timetables, any student who misses this deadline will not be able to attend the taster day.

Please note: students should consider subject specific entry requirements before they make their choices (www.ncpontefract.ac.uk/subject-specific-requirements/).

On the day, students are not required to wear school uniform and are advised to bring a pen.

Lunch will be provided by the College, but if students would like to purchase refreshments at break they will require some money.

I am confident this will be a valid experience for your young person and hopefully play a part in the decision process of which post-16 option is right for them. It will also help them in terms of which A Levels/Applied General Courses they will choose to study post-16 and help them to consider their career options.

If you have any questions or queries about any of the above, please do not hesitate to contact New College directly on 01977 702139 and speak to a member of the Student Services Team."

Neil Mumby, Vice Principal, School Liaison, IAG and Transition

Virtual Work Experience opportunity with Google Marketing!

"Students can now gain FREE virtual work experience and certification by taking part in the Google Marketing Career Challenges, hosted by Digdata in collaboration with Google UK’s Marketing team. You’ll explore how data, analytics & AI are used to solve real marketing problems and make decisions that shape the digital world! 🌐📊✨

🧠 What’s involved:

Attend a 45-minute live briefing online
Work on a real marketing challenge in your own time
Receive a recorded industry assessment
Earn a virtual work experience certificate 📜

🎓 Challenge Levels:

First Step: For younger students: analyse YouTube trends to discover what makes content go viral 🎥

Next Step: For older teens: use AI and data to help launch Google’s Pixel 10 📱

Step Up: For university/HE students: design a global digital campaign for Google’s Gemini Pro.

💡 Great for building data literacy, problem-solving, AI & marketing skills - and a powerful addition to your CV! 💼 🌟

🔗 Sign up below and get certified!"

Book your place

Derwent Training - Apprenticeship Open Event

Tuesday 10th February 2026, 4:30pm – 7pm

"COME ALONG AND…

Find out everything you need to know about Derwent Training
Speak to current apprentices about their own experience
Meet some of our partner employers
Have a look around our specialist training facilities
Ask us about Leadership & Management, Customer Service and Engineering Apprenticeship Pathways we deliver

🟠 FREE ENTRY

📞 01653 697698 | 📧 info@derwenttraining.co.uk | 🌐 www.derwenttraining.co.uk"

Book your place

Medical Work Experience

"Premed Projects are offering a February Half-Term Medical Work Experience Week in London, from 15th - 21st February 2026 designed for students interested in studying medicine or healthcare.

When: 5th – 21st February 2026 (February Half Term)

Where: London Hospitals (Pickup, Accommodation, Meals and Staff Provided)

Who: Students aged 14-18 who are interested in careers in medicine.

Group size: 30.

What: In person medicine experience with visits to Hospitals in London, fully supported by an extensive staff team and attended by students from all over the UK. A certificate and reference are included.

How: Students can view all details of the course here and should register by the 30th January 2026 to take part.

This opportunity supports KS4/KS5 careers provision and meets Gatsby Benchmarks 5 and 7."

Find out more and apply

Work Experience 2026

Well done to the 46 students that have already secured a work placement for next summer, we still have some way to go to get all year 10 students out of school that week, so please use the holidays to have those conversations with friends and family to see if they can help. Find out more here.

I have been offering support sessions during PD on Tuesday’s and Wednesday's when available, so please encourage your child to see me or contact me via email sjb@selbyhigh.co.uk. Mr Birkenshaw.

British Army - Behind the Camo Episodes

"Did you miss our first episode of Behind the Camo – "Episode 1: What Does the Army Do?"

The event gave an exclusive look into life in the British Army – from personal stories and behind-the-scenes insights to myth-busting moments and a Q&A with serving soldiers.

“You don’t have to be superhuman.”

One of our panellists reminded us that Army life is about growth, not perfection – and that the Army supports you every step of the way.

🎥 Good news – you can still catch up!: Watch On Demand

In Episode 2, we dive into the career opportunities and qualifications available in the Army, showing how you can shape your own path, gain new skills, and even earn a degree while you serve. You’ll hear from soldiers who’ve taken unexpected routes, embraced professional development, and discovered that the Army offers far more flexibility than most people realise.

👉 Want to register for episode two ‘Behind the Camo – What’s in it for you?’ You still can here.

We hope you enjoy the episode and look forward to seeing you at the next event."

York College - Key Dates and Information

"Please see below all of our Open Events taking place during the academic year 2025-26.

For more information please visit: Events for School Leavers

• Thursday 12th February 2026, 5.30pm - 8.00pm

• Wednesday 29th April 2026, 5.30pm - 7.30pm

Taster Days 2026

We will also be sending you information shortly about our January Taster Days and how students can book on soon. These will take place on:

• Tuesday 13th January, 8.45am - 4.15pm

• Thursday 15th January, 8.45am - 4.15pm

A reminder that booking is essential!"

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